Caregiver needed in Lehigh Acres

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC.; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

An organization providing care services in Lehigh Acres, FL, is seeking a caregiver to support a 28-year-old male with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The caregiver will assist with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and community outings. Ideal candidates should have a valid driver’s license, experience in caregiving, and be 18 years or older. This entry-level, contract position offers a pay rate of $15.00 per hour with 12-hour shifts available.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging and supporting the individual during home activities.
• Supporting with personal hygiene.
• Meal/snack preparation and feeding assistance.
• Ensuring individual's safety and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individual to social events.
• Promote communication, choice, independence, and socialization.
• Complete daily progress notes.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

1 year of caregiving experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Ability to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening

Job description

Community Resource Network of Florida is looking for a caregiver who is fun, compassionate, dependable and committed to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) achieve their highest level of independence and live their best life.

We are seeking a 28‑year‑old adult male who needs support with personal hygiene, meal preparation, supervision, and community outings to provide care to the designated individual. The individual enjoys listening to music, watching TV with family, and spending time outdoors.

This is an independent contract position and pays $15.00 per hour

Schedule: 12‑hour shifts available (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM). Shifts available 7 days a week – consistent schedule provided.

Ideal Candidate

• Have a positive outlook and contagious energy.
• Demonstrate patience and compassion.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Encouraging and supporting the individual during home activities.
• Supporting with personal hygiene.
• Meal/snack preparation and feeding assistance.
• Ensuring individual's safety and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individual to social events, community outings, such as grocery shopping and appointments.
• Promote communication, choice, independence, and socialization.
• Complete daily progress notes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening.
• Provide proven 1 year of caregiving experience or technical training.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Are 18 years of age or older.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

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